Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

Writer with a penchant for #FrenchTat. Owns 15 vehicles of varying degrees of terribleness. Also doing a passable impression of Cousin Eddie in an Italian-German beige motorhome. Doesn't get out much.

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Video: World’s oldest Porsche could sell for £15 million

The Type 64 is the oldest-surviving and the most important Porsche in the world. It'll headline the RM Sotheby's Monterey sale in August.

New electric car study reveals buyer ‘tipping points’

EVs offering 300 miles of range and more rapid chargers are seen as the key to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, says 'ground-breaking' study.

Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid offers 26-mile electric range

The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to deliver 113mpg and a 26-mile electric range.

Hump day: the story of the Porsche Speedster

To celebrate hump day, we take a brief look at the history of the Porsche Speedster, from the 1950s original to the 911 Speedster of 2019.

Traffic alert: Britain’s five busiest road sections revealed

It's still the 'Road to Hell': four out of the five busiest sections of road in England are on the M25 motorway.

Renault offers give extra savings for 2019 Monaco Grand Prix

Renault is offering up to £1,000 EXTRA on top of existing special offers – part of its F1 celebrations in the build-up to the Monaco GP.

80 percent of EU’s electric cars are sold in 6 countries

Electric car sales have stalled in lower income EU countries, with a market share of less than one percent in nations with a GDP per capita below €29,000.

Minis and mini skirts on show at the Goodwood Revival

Beatlemania will hit Goodwood this September, as the Revival brings Swinging Sixties London to life in its inimitable style.

Rare Roman coin is the latest ‘remarkable discovery’ on new road

An incredibly rare coin featuring a Roman emperor is the latest rare object found on Britain’s biggest road upgrade in Cambridgeshire.

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New Tesla Model S Shooting Brake unveiled in London

The Tesla Model S Shooting Brake is designed by a Dutchman based in London and coach-built by RemetzCar. A total of 20 will be built

The 675hp Lister LFT-C is a 205mph drop-top

The Lister LFT-C is a convertible version of the LFT-666, featuring a 675hp supercharged V8 engine and a £139,000 price tag. Just ten will be built.

London ULEZ charge: Check if you need to pay

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) means drivers of certain cars must pay a charge to enter London. Here's how to check if you're liable.

How Lexus defeated ‘the best car in the world’

In 1989, Lexus unveiled the LS 400, a luxury car aimed squarely at the Mercedes S-Class. Thirty years on, we celebrate the brilliance of Circle F.

The Lambo V12 Vision GT is a hypercar you can actually drive

Lamborghini has unveiled the Lambo V12 Gran Turismo virtual racing car, which made its debut at the Gran Turismo gaming championships in Monte Carlo.